Finance Business Partner Benelux

Ipsen; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen in Brussels is seeking a Finance Business Partner Benelux to drive financial performance across Belgium and the Netherlands. You will partner with the Finance Director and business leaders to deliver forecasting, budgeting, monthly close, and performance management.

You will own TM1-based close, report key KPIs, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions. The role emphasizes process improvement and cross-functional partnering in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years FP&A or related finance partnering roles
• Experience forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting processes
• Proven cross-functional stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process within TM1
• Own and report KPIs including Demand Sales, Market Share, inventory movements and profitability
• Analyze results and explain variances versus forecast, budget and prior year
• Coordinate forecasting and annual budget cycles for Benelux
• Own topline financial modelling and revenue forecasting for Rare Disease portfolio
• Support long-range planning and scenario analysis
• Own OPEX planning, reporting and forecasting across Benelux
• Partner with budget holders to understand spending trends, risks and opportunities
• Prepare presentations for business reviews, forecasts and budgets
• Drive harmonization and standardization of finance processes across Belgium and the Netherlands
• Support Travel & Expense compliance reviews
• Ensure data quality across reporting activities

Skills

Advanced Excel

TM1

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)

Job description

About The Role

As Finance Business Partner Benelux, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, planning, and decision-making across Belgium and the Netherlands. Acting as a trusted partner to the Finance Director and business leaders, you will provide insightful analysis, ensure financial accuracy, and support strategic planning through forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.

You will take ownership of the monthly close process, financial reporting, and OPEX management while delivering actionable insights on business performance. You will also coordinate forecasting and budget cycles, lead financial planning activities for the Rare Disease portfolio, and drive continuous improvement across financial processes throughout the Benelux region.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strong analytical capabilities with business partnering, influencing key decisions and contributing directly to the organization's success.

This role is to be based in Brussels

Key Responsibilities

Financial Performance & Reporting

• Lead the monthly closing process within the financial planning system (TM1).
• Own and report key business performance indicators, including Demand Sales, Market Share, inventory movements, and profitability metrics.
• Analyze actual results and identify key drivers behind variances versus forecast, budget, and prior year performance.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Coordinate and manage forecasting and annual budget cycles across the Benelux organization.
• Establish clear timelines, monitor deliverables, and ensure high-quality financial submissions from all stakeholders.
• Own topline financial modelling and revenue forecasting for the Rare Disease portfolio.
• Support long-range planning and scenario analysis to enable informed business decisions.

OPEX Management

• Take full ownership of operating expense planning, reporting, and forecasting across Benelux.
• Partner with budget holders to understand spending trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Track full-year expense projections and provide regular updates on expected year-end performance.
• Manage SG&A reporting requirements and ensure alignment with group reporting standards.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to commercial, medical, and functional teams.
• Translate financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Act as the primary contact for administrative financial matters, including healthcare provider discount management and related financial processes.
• Support the Finance Director and FP&A Manager in preparing presentations for business reviews, forecasts, and budget discussions.

Process Improvement

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting quality.
• Drive harmonization and standardization of finance processes across Belgium and the Netherlands.
• Contribute to efficiency initiatives that enhance financial visibility and decision-making.

Compliance & Controls

• Support quarterly Travel & Expense compliance reviews.
• Ensure the highest standards of financial accuracy, integrity, and data quality across all reporting activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, or a similar finance partnering role.
• Proven experience managing forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced business environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.
• Strong experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) or comparable enterprise planning tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.

Languages

• Fluent English is required.
• Dutch and/or French language skills are highly desirable.

What Success Looks Like

You are a finance professional who combines strong analytical expertise with a proactive business mindset. You are comfortable challenging assumptions, influencing stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. You take ownership, drive accuracy, and continuously seek opportunities to improve the way finance supports the business.

Key Strengths Include

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Excellent planning and execution capabilities
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

This role is ideal for a finance professional who wants to move beyond reporting and actively influence business performance through strategic financial partnering.